Retail & Ecommerce

Join our analyst Andrew Lipsman, "Behind the Numbers" host Marcus Johnson, and Colgate-Palmolive's ecommerce director of growth strategy and planning Todd Hassenfelt to hear about Andrew’s recent visit to a "Just Walk Out" Amazon Fresh grocery store and the in-store digital retail media opportunity for brands selling at Amazon Fresh.

Beijing’s zero-COVID policy wreaks havoc on the global supply chain: Lockdowns in Shenzhen and Dongguan make it harder and more expensive for retailers like Amazon and Walmart to deliver goods to overseas shoppers.

Uber Eats addresses rising costs with a temporary fuel surcharge: The move aims to ease the burden of high gas prices on delivery drivers, which could help it retain them.

US in-store payment card users will represent 91.0% of the population by 2023.

Curated by eMarketer, this collection of articles, insights, and interviews will help you understand the social commerce landscape across key areas such as livestream shopping, TikTok, influencer marketing, and what we can expect to see in the future.

Interviews & Insights with Retailers in Latin America, Part One

Despite a number of economic challenges, retail spending is expected to remain strong: Retail sales growth slowed in February but strong job and wage increases and declining unemployment provide reasons for optimism.

Private labels are winning over consumers with good value for the money. Among US adults, 89.7% said they switched from a national label mainly because the store brand offered better value, and 47.9% said deals and/or membership rewards motivated the move. Meanwhile, 52.0% cited the private-label brand’s bigger selection of products.

Tencent reportedly faces a record fine over rule violations; Paytm was allegedly banned from onboarding new users for similar reasons.

Hear how Amazon is changing how we think about payments. For "In Other News," we discuss Visa and Mastercard suspending their services in Russia and what Klarna's losses mean for the company. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst David Morris.

Shoppers can buy real-life products in the metaverse: A partnership between Babylist and Obsess lets customers interact virtually with items before adding them to their cart.

While other rapid grocery startups fold, Getir attracts more funding: The Turkish-based delivery company is in talks to raise another $800 million

Facing accusations of greenwashing, retailers step up their sustainability efforts: As government authorities crack down on bogus eco claims, companies like adidas and Unilever try to prove their sustainability bona fides.

Personalization is at the forefront of a new Macy’s initiative: The retailer aims to distinguish itself from its competitors with a website overhaul and personal stylist training for in-store staff.

Traffic on ecommerce websites and apps is ground zero for establishing a retail media network.

The payments firm partnered with FTX and launched a new API service aimed at attracting crypto firms.